To current level of tension within the United States is palpable, as President Trump in his first week of office issued several executive orders, one of which has been the order to suspend entry to the US of nationals from seven Muslim-majority countries. The order also halts the US refugee programme for the next 90/120 days depending on the country involved.

Consequently, many of the major tech companies have voiced their opinions on the matter. Here's what a handful of them have had to say thus far.

Google

In a statement provided to Buzzfeed News, Google says that just under 200 people within the company would be affected by Trump's ban, with many employees unable to travel for important conferences and meetings as a result. The company's CEO, Sundar Pichai, sent out an organisation-wide memo, which was obtained by Bloomberg.

"It’s painful to see the personal cost of this executive order on our colleagues. We’ve always made our view on immigration issues known publicly and will continue to do so," noted Pichai. The company went a step further, by recalling all US employees currently working in foreign countries.   

Apple

Tim Cook, Apple CEO, has also weighed in the ban, citing recent conversations with lawmakers in Washington, DC.

"In my conversations with officials here in Washington this week, I’ve made it clear that Apple believes deeply in the importance of immigration — both to our company and to our nation’s future. Apple would not exist without immigration, let alone thrive and innovate the way we do. I’ve heard from many of you who are deeply concerned about the executive order issued yesterday restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries. I share your concerns. It is not a policy we support," wrote Cook in an official statement.

Microsoft

Sharing the concerns with his fellow tech company leaders, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella, issued a statement via his Linkedin profile.

"As an immigrant and as a CEO, I’ve both experienced and seen the positive impact that immigration has on our company, for the country, and for the world. We will continue to advocate on this important topic," says Nadella.  

Facebook

Facebook founder and CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, took a similar position to that Nadella, citing his own heritage and the fact that his own grandparents were immigrants.

Tesla

Tesla's Elon Musk, who is also serving as an advisor to President Trump, shared his thoughts via Twitter.

The blanket entry ban on citizens from certain primarily Muslim countries is not the best way to address the country’s challenges

— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 29, 2017

Uber

The ride sharing app's CEO, Travis Kalanick, highlighted the fact that many of Uber drivers are immigrants, and that this ban would severely threaten their livelihood or ability to provide for their families. Kalanick sent a memo out to employees, which he shared on Facebook too.

Netflix

Netflix co-founder, Reed Hastings also took to Facebook to share his own views and the position of the media streaming company.

Twitter

Lastly, Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey voiced his opinion, stating that his own company, and others like it, have benefitted from the positive impact that immigrants have had on the US economy. He also shared a link to the company's official statement regarding President Trump's recent ban.

The Executive Order's humanitarian and economic impact is real and upsetting. We benefit from what refugees and immigrants bring to the U.S. https://t.co/HdwVGzIECt

— jack (@jack) January 28, 2017